I86.4 Gastric varices

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from I86 Varicose veins of other sites

Excludes1 (never code together)

• varicose veins of unspecified site (I83.9-)

Excludes2 (not included here)

• retinal varices (H35.0-)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 299-301 in MDC 05.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 456.8 Varices of other sites (approximate)

Diagnosis Index entries for I86.4

• Varix (lower limb) › gastric
• Varix (lower limb) › stomach

Nearby codes

• I86 Varicose veins of other sites
• I86.0 Sublingual varices
• I86.1 Scrotal varices
• I86.2 Pelvic varices
• I86.3 Vulval varices
• I86.4 Gastric varices (this code)
• I86.8 Varicose veins of other specified sites